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Welcome to my website. I made the site as a place for information on how to get your accumulator recharged. I do not advertise or promote this venture and don't much care if you want to use the service or not; this is not a money maker for me. I am here to support fellow enthusiasts of off-beat late 80s/early 90s cars! Lord knows we ain't quite right...
I will RECHARGE (not "rebuild") your accumulator. I do it when I have time. I understand that you may need your accumulator in short order and I will do my best to accommodate you.
I will RECHARGE (not "rebuild") your accumulator. I do it when I have time. I understand that you may need your accumulator in short order and I will do my best to accommodate you.
Overview
I take your accumulator, locate the position for the valve, drill a pilot hole (this truly reveals if the diaphragm is good), drill and tap a 1/8" NPT hole, install a specialized high-pressure valve, charge the unit to ~1200psi, leak test the unit for 24 hours then ship it to you with a new o-ring!
I used to get payment, send a recharged unit to you, you replace the unit then send me your old one. This worked ok when i was only recharging Audi units but I do not have extra cores for all the different accumulators I am now recharging. Now, I need you to send me your accumulator for recharging.
The fee for the service is $75 plus USPS Priority Mail shipping charge of $13. $88 total. This is for all accumulators.
I used to get payment, send a recharged unit to you, you replace the unit then send me your old one. This worked ok when i was only recharging Audi units but I do not have extra cores for all the different accumulators I am now recharging. Now, I need you to send me your accumulator for recharging.
The fee for the service is $75 plus USPS Priority Mail shipping charge of $13. $88 total. This is for all accumulators.
Instructions
STEP 1 (applies to SAAB accumulators only) - mark your accumulator BEFORE you remove it as shown below. you must mark a line on your bomb while it is INSTALLED. This allows me to place the valve such that it will not interfere with the reservoir once tightened. You will need to use a paint pen, tape or something that will not disappear if brake fluid gets on it.
If you have an extra unit, not installed on the car that you want to send in, you will have to install it on the car and mark it as shown. I am currently working with someone to determine if this step is required. At this time, we have not found a reliable way to locate the valve otherwuse - stay tuned.
Thanks to Ko for all the research in helping me locate Saab valves.
If you have an extra unit, not installed on the car that you want to send in, you will have to install it on the car and mark it as shown. I am currently working with someone to determine if this step is required. At this time, we have not found a reliable way to locate the valve otherwuse - stay tuned.
Thanks to Ko for all the research in helping me locate Saab valves.
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STEP 2 - CHECK your accumulator diaphragm
- AUDI - There is no way for you to tell if the diaphragm is good that I know of. The way I check is to begin the recharging process by drilling a 1/8" guide hole in the unit. If the diaphragm is bad, you are S.O.L. I will not charge you a dime but I cannot recharge the unit. I may have a spare core that I can provide.
- ROVER/VW/SAAB - See below for "Pre-Ship Diaphragm Test"
STEP 3 - Ship your bomb to:
David Kase
5 Willow Ridge
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
You can ship with any method you choose. USPS works well - you can check to see if you can use the Regional shipping method for a good deal. I use Priority Mail Fixed Rate boxes to send the units out. DO NOT SEND WITH SIGNATURE REQUIRED, PLEASE.
David Kase
5 Willow Ridge
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
You can ship with any method you choose. USPS works well - you can check to see if you can use the Regional shipping method for a good deal. I use Priority Mail Fixed Rate boxes to send the units out. DO NOT SEND WITH SIGNATURE REQUIRED, PLEASE.
General
I will contact you when the unit has been recharged and leak checked. That is when I expect payment via Paypal. I will then ship your accumulator. I urge you to contact me regularly after you ship your unit. I am quite busy and may need some prodding to keep things moving.
Contact: dbkase at gmail.com
CORES - not buying them any more. I buy them then, sooner than expected, I end up with a dud (broken diaphragm) unit that is junk - no room in my price to absorb that. If you have a spare core to support your fellow enthusiasts, great I'll take it - for free. Otherwise, I have no interest. BTDT
I DO HAVE SOME AUDI CORES! Core charge may apply.
EXPERIENCE - I have about 20 years experience recharging accumulators. I got into when my 1990 Audi needed a "bomb" and I was put in contact with a gentleman that had recently stopped offering the recharging service. He provided me with instructions of how to perform the recharge. I purchased my own equipment and began recharging Audi accumulators for myself and friends in the Audi community. I have greatly refined the process and am confident of my methods.
Contact: dbkase at gmail.com
CORES - not buying them any more. I buy them then, sooner than expected, I end up with a dud (broken diaphragm) unit that is junk - no room in my price to absorb that. If you have a spare core to support your fellow enthusiasts, great I'll take it - for free. Otherwise, I have no interest. BTDT
I DO HAVE SOME AUDI CORES! Core charge may apply.
EXPERIENCE - I have about 20 years experience recharging accumulators. I got into when my 1990 Audi needed a "bomb" and I was put in contact with a gentleman that had recently stopped offering the recharging service. He provided me with instructions of how to perform the recharge. I purchased my own equipment and began recharging Audi accumulators for myself and friends in the Audi community. I have greatly refined the process and am confident of my methods.
SAAB/VW pre-ship diaphragm test
- remove the orifice - it just pulls out
- turn the unit upside down
- fill it with brake fluid
- after your sure it has settled and is full (up to the weep hole in the threads)
- dump out the fluid
if a couple ounces come out and it drains for a few seconds - diaphragm is bad
